Cyclone News: Bengaluru To Witness Rain For Next 5 Days Due To Cyclonic Circulation | Check IMD Forecast

Bengaluru Rain Forecast: The residents of Bengaluru and the broader Karnataka region can look forward to a few days of respite from the scorching heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate showers for the next five days.

According to the IMD, the rainfall will be a result of a cyclonic circulation in the Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast, coupled with the northward movement of Cyclone Remal in the central Bay of Bengal. While the depression in the Bay of Bengal is too distant to have a direct impact, the cyclonic circulation in the Arabian Sea is expected to trigger light thunderstorms across Karnataka, particularly in Bengaluru and the interior regions of North and South Karnataka.

"The cyclonic circulation, approximately 5.8 kilometres above sea level in the Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast, is likely to bring about light thunderstorms across Karnataka," explained an IMD scientist. "However, the depression in the Bay of Bengal caused by Cyclone Remal is too distant to influence us directly."

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The forecast suggests that the southwest monsoon is set to enter the state by the first week of June, despite the expected reduction in rainfall over the next five days. Regions like Kodagu, Mysuru, Mandya, and Chitradurga are expected to experience moderate to heavy rainfall during this period.

Bengaluru, which has been grappling with a prolonged dry spell for the past six months, experienced a respite in the form of moderate to heavy rains in several parts of the city over the past week. According to IMD data, Bengaluru Urban had a 96 per cent departure from normal rainfall between 16 and 22 May.

The upcoming showers come as a welcome relief for the residents of Bengaluru, who have been dealing with the effects of the recent heatwave. Last month, the city recorded its second-hottest day in 50 years, with temperatures reaching 38.2 degrees Celsius. The IMD has attributed this extreme weather to the El Nino effect and global warming.